Expanding European Market Access: EPO and IP Australia PCT Pilot Starts 1 March 2026
The European Patent Office (EPO) and IP Australia have confirmed the implementation of a joint pilot programme, scheduled to commence on 1 March 2026. This EPO and IP Australia PCT pilot programme allows Australian patent applicants to designate the EPO as their International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) when filing under […]
The End of Anonymous Fraud? India’s Bold Move Against Domain Name Frauds and Misuse
The threat of cyber-squatting and illegal Domain Name frauds has become a global crisis in a digital age where a brand’s online identity is its most precious asset. In the case of Colgate Palmolive Company & Anr v., the Delhi High Court recently issued a landmark decision that established a new benchmark for IP protection. […]
How Multinational Corporations (MNCs) Navigate International Patent Law to Protect Global Innovation
In an era when innovation is the main engine of growth, international corporations face a difficult challenge: how to secure their discoveries across several legal landscapes. Unlike physical products that may be secured in a vault, intellectual property is intangible and inherently susceptible as it travels across borders. Understanding International IP laws for Patent filing […]
Thailand Takes the Lead in Southeast Asia by Launching a Revolutionary Upgraded WIPO IP Course for Professionals
Thailand has officially established itself as a regional leader in the fields of innovation and legal education. By becoming the first member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to launch the Thailand WIPO IP Course on Intellectual Property (DL101-TH) in a national language, the country is clearly sending a message to the Global […]
Essential Information on UKIPO Fee Increases – Effective from April 2026
We got an update regarding the UKIPO fee increases April 2026. A new fee system will be implemented on April 1, 2026, following years of price stability, according to the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO). Trademark fees have not changed since 1998, this revision represents the first time in almost 3 decades that some expenses […]
WIPO Upgrades PCT Search Standards to Better Protect Modern Inventors
There is a major change taking place in the worldwide intellectual property framework. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and WIPO patent search rules have undergone significant modifications as of early 2026 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In order to ensure that they accurately reflect the broad and interconnected realities associated with modern technology, […]
The Massive Rise in EUIPO Filings and the Growing Need for Trademark Registration
The landscape of global business is changing, and the most recent data from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that innovation is moving more quickly than ever before. For the first time in its history, the EUIPO has breaks the record by receiving the most EUIPO trademark applications, indicating a strong recovery and […]
WIPO and ATTP Sign Landmark Agreement to Boost Professional Tech Transfer Skills
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and this WIPO and ATTP Landmark Deal is significantly changing the global landscape of innovation. For the global community of technology transfer offices (TTOs) and innovation practitioners, this strategic alliance, which was inked […]
Apply Now as CGPDTM Extends Deadline for the Technical Internship Programme 2026 Application Submission Date at the New Delhi IT Office
A crucial update for prospective tech workers has been released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM). To ensure a wider pool of talented individuals can participate, the office of CGPDTM Requirement 2026 has officially extended the application deadline for its Technical Internship […]
The USPTO SPARK Pilot Program Bridges the Gap Between Small Businesses and Standards
Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a strategic new effort “The Standards Participation and Relief for Knowledge (SPARK) pilot program,” aimed at keeping American small-scale inventors at the forefront of the world’s technological advancement. The USPTO SPARK pilot program is a direct response to the lack of resources that frequently keeps small […]